Wind turbines uses less than nearly any other power generation technology, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is emphasising on UN World Water Day (22 March).
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500 million birds are killed each year by cats, not by wind energy
While public attention has focused on wind turbines as a menace to birds, a new study shows that a far greater threat may be posed by a more familiar antagonist: the pet house cat.
Continue readingSmall Wind Turbines
For the last ten years worldwide wind turbines sales have grown approximately 29% annually and wind energy is now the world”s fastest growing source of energy.
Continue readingFukushima emergency leads to a new round of attacks on wind energy
In the last three years, enough new wind farm power was installed in the U.S. to generate as much electricity as five nuclear power plants.
Continue readingAquentium Solar Announces Free Solar Energy Analysis
Solar thermal plants – also known as concentrating solar power systems focus sunlight with mirrors, while photovoltaic cells directly convert sunlight to electricity.
Continue readingGlobal Immune Lists German Distributor as Reseller & Installer of Its Hybrid Solar Energy System
GHS Solar, a German Distributor and installer for Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal is now listed as a reseller and installer of RenON Hybrid Solar Systems.
Continue readingWind farm in Philippines
The P14.4-billion, an 86 mw wind power project of the Energy Development Corp (EDC) based at Burgos town, Ilocos Norte has been granted fiscal incentives from Board of Investments(BOI).
Continue readingEnergia will be biggest purchaser of new Irish wind energy in 2011
Energia will be the biggest purchaser of the wind power produced by Ireland?s new wind farm plants in 2011, based on figures from the Irish Wind Energy Association.
Continue readingWind Farm Viewed as Major Research Site
Developers of a planned $200 million wind energy park involving Purdue University believe it can serve as a “true scientific destination” for researchers throughout the world.
Continue readingAlgonquin Power & Utilities Announces Acquisition of 20 MW of Wind Power Development in Saskatchewan
“We are very pleased that we are able to continue to grow our wind energy footprint in the province of Saskatchewan with this latest acquisition”, commented Ian Robertson.
Continue readingWind turbines in Japan survive both tsunami and earthquake
While some of Japan’s nuclear plants have suffered disaster and are spewing dangerous radiation into the skies, Japan’s wind energy facilities escaped damage.
Continue readingInterest in wind power picks up in New Mexico
Terra-Gen Power revealed plans early this month for a 150-megawatt wind farm. Lee Tillman says wind energy has a good future in eastern New Mexico for both small and large wind turbines.
Continue readingCyprus? First Wind Farm
Platina Partners LLP and D.K. WindSupply Ltd. opened a 170-million-euro wind power plant in Cyprus. The wind energy project, using 41 Vestas Wind Systems A/S wind turbines, will get a 20-year fixed-rate subsidy
Continue readingCanada should look to wind energy in a disaster
Not much survived near the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, but the wind farm plants are still standing strong. Wind power is helping to keep the lights on during the Fuksuhima nuclear plant crisis.
Continue readingHawaii Awards $2.6 Million to Accelerate Electric Vehicles in Hawaii
Hawaii awards $2.6 million in federal stimulus funds to six organizations that will accelerate Hawaii?s adoption of electric cars with lithium ion batteries and related charging equipment.
Continue readingBombardier Launches PrimoveCity, Electric Mobility
PrimoveCity addresses the range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and promises to reshape transportation by providing common technology for all forms of electric vehicles.
Continue readingSolar Power Windows in Willis Tower
Pythagoras Solar installs first-to-market solar windows in iconic Chicago skyscraper for energy efficiency, solar energy generation and architectural flexibility.
Continue readingYingli Green Energy and GRID Alternatives Partner to Provide Solar Energy
Yingli Green Energy is a leading solar power company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers.
Continue readingChallenging The Manitoba Cold With Wind Energy
ZuSTM Power Challenge Asks Employee to Live in Wind Power Cabin for One Week. The ZuS? Modular Power Systems are rugged stand-alone wind turbines perfectly suited to deliver reliable power in remote settings.
Continue readingNew Solar Energy Photovoltaic Installation in Tibet
Located in Chek Kang village in the Sangri County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet, the solar power plant will be one of the highest on earth at around 4,000 meters above sea level.
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